Friday - June 26, 2026

Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules

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CDC Releases Public Communication From AIDS Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the AIDS Institute: * * * To: National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop U.S. 8-6 Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 Re: Comments on Draft CDC's Recommendation for HIV Screening in Clinical Settings, Docket No. CDC-2024-0  more
CDC Releases Public Communication From American Cancer Society, ACS Cancer Action Network
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication dated Oct. 18, 2024, from the American Cancer Society and ACS Cancer Action Network: * * * American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Docket No. CDC-2024-0072 * * * The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Ac  more
CDC Releases Public Communication From American Thoracic Society
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the American Thoracic Society: * * * To: John J. Howard MD, MPH, JD, LLM, MBA, Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services Re: Docket No. CDC-2024-0065, NIOSH-352-A * * * Dear Dr. Howard, Please find   more
CDC Releases Public Communication From COPD Foundation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the following public communication dated Oct. 17, 2024, from the COPD Foundation: * * * To: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases 1600 Clifton Road NE MS-H24-8 Atlanta, GA 30329 RE: Docket No. CDC-2024-0072 * * * Dear Members of the Advisory Committee:   more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from Allison Plyer, co-chair at Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force: * * * To: Sheleen Dumas Department PRA Clearance Officer Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 RE: Federal Register Notice Docket Number USBC-2024-0027, "American Community Survey Methods  more
Census Bureau Releases Public Communication From Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights, 9 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and nine collaborators: * * * To: Sheleen Dumas Department PRA Clearance Officer Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 RE: Federal Register Notice Docket Number USBC-2024-0027, "American Community Sur  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National Association of Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the National Association of Community Health Centers: * * * To: Meena Seshamani, M.D., Ph.D., Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1859 RE: Medicare Transaction Facilitator for 2026 and 202  more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From National PACE Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the National PACE Association: * * * CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs Division of Regulations Development Attention: CMS-10398 #84/OMB control number: 0938-1148 Room C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850. Re: CMS-10398 #84 and OMB-0938-1148, the PACE   more
CFPB Releases Ex Parte Public Communication From Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following ex parte public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association: * * * To: Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20551 * To: FDTA-INTERAGENCY RULE c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 * To: Cli  more
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From U.S. Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: * * * To: Jeffrey E. Greene, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Arlington, VA 22022 Re: Request for Comment on the National Cyber Incident Response Plan Update, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; Docke  more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From American Public Gas Association, 5 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the American Public Gas Association and five collaborators. The collaborators were American Gas Association, American Petroleum Institute, GPA Midstream Association, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America and Liquid Energy Pipeline Association: * * * To: Mr. Tristan Brown Deputy Administrator Pipe  more
DOT Releases Public Communication From Workforce Health Solutions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has released the following public communication dated Dec. 16, 2024, from Workforce Health Solutions, a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Inc., Secaucus, New Jersey: * * * To: Mike Huntley Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 (202) 366-3784 Re: Quest Diagnostics Comments on Docket No. DOT-OST-2022-0027 - Electronic Signatures, Forms and Storage for Drug and Alcohol Testing  more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: * * * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Re: Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act; CMS-9887-P * * * Dear Secretary Becerra:   more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From American Lung Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the American Lung Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * To: The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 *   more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From American Pharmacists Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the American Pharmacists Association: * * * To: Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration, Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210 Attention: 1210-AC25 RE: [Docket Number: EBSA-2024-0011, RIN 1545-BR35, RIN 1210-AC25, RIN 0938-AV57] Enhancing Covera  more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From Association of State & Territorial Health Officials
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: * * * To: The Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C., 20210 Attention: 1210- AC25 www.astho.org @ASTHO * * * The Ass  more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From ERISA Industry Committee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the ERISA Industry Committee: * * * To: Office of Health Plan Standards and Compliance Assistance Employee Benefits Security Administration Room N-5653 U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Attention: 1210-AC25 RE: Proposed Regulations: Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under th  more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury; Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; Department of Health and Human Services. Re: Request for Public Comment Concerning Proposed Rule on Enhancing Coverage   more
Employee Benefits Security Administration Releases Public Communication From National Council of Jewish Women
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the National Council of Jewish Women: * * * To: Secretary Xavier Becerra, Department of Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Julie Su, Department of Labor Secretary Janet L. Y ellen, Department of the Treasury Washington, DC Re: Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act; RIN 1545-BR35, RIN  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From American Petroleum Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the American Petroleum Institute: * * * Ms. Doruntine Rexhepi Engineering and Analysis Division; Office of Water 4303T U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Extension Request Related to the Comment Period on the Notice of Availability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Preliminary  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From CleanConnect.ai
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from CleanConnect.ai: * * * To: Vasco Roma Office of Air & Radiation - Office of Atmospheric Protection - Climate Change Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Response to Subpart W RFI: Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions under the Green  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Sen. Whitehouse
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 * * * Dear Administrator Regan, I write in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) request for information (RFI)/1 on the use of advanced and emerging tech  more
EPA Releases Public Communication From W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: * * * To: Administrator Michael S. Regan United States Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0863 and EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0179; Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Advanced Medical Technology Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Advanced Medical Technology Association: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852-1740 Re: Docket Number FDA-2024-D-4165: Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices; Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, National Community Pharmacists Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding and National Community Pharmacists Association: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Response to Citizen Petition Docket No. FDA-2024-P-5378 The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding,   more
FDA Releases Public Communication From American Association for Laboratory Accreditation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation: * * * To: Mr. Eric Franca Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Building 66, Rm. 5500 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Docket ID: FDA-2019-D-3805-0075 * * * Dear Mr. Franca, On behalf of the American Ass  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Biotechnology Innovation Organization
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 17, 2024, from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization: * * * To: U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-2052; Integrating Randomized Controlled Trials for Drug and Biological Products Into Routine Clinical Practice * * * The Biotechnology Innovation Organiza  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Medical Device Manufacturers Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Medical Device Manufacturers Association: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Docket No. FDA-2024-D-4165, Chemical Analysis for Biocompatibility Assessment of Medical Devices * * * On behalf of the Medical Device Manufactur  more
FDA Releases Public Communication From U.S. Pharmacopeia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the U.S. Pharmacopeia, Rockville, Maryland: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Reauthorization of the Over-The-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Program; Public Meeting; Request for Comments (FDA Docket No. FDA-2023-N-3575) * * *  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Freightfem Solutions
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 19, 2024, from Freightfem Solutions, New York: * * * To: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Broker Transparency (Docket No. FMCSA-2023-0257) * * * We are writing to express our opposition  more
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Releases Public Communication From Trinity Logistics
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 19, 2024, from Trinity Logistics, Seaford, Delaware: * * * The proposed rule on rate transparency constitutes a serious breach of privacy by FMCSA. Requiring disclosure of private business information undermines the trust and confidentiality that form the foundation of broker-client relationships. This proposed rule represents an ove  more
Federal Transit Administration Releases Public Communication From Texas Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 16, 2024, from the Texas Department of Transportation: * * * To: The Honorable Veronica Vanterpool Acting Administrator Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket Number FTA-2024-0015 Dear Administrator Vanterpool: The Texas Department of Transportation is r  more
FTC Releases Public Communication From National Partnership for Women & Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from National Partnership for Women and Families: * * * To: Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Re: Mobilewalla; File No. 202 3196 * * * Dear Secretary Tabor, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the "Mobilewalla; File No. 202 3196" proposed consent order published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 96  more
Interior BLM Releases Public Communication From Kurz Instruments
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Kurz Instruments Inc., Monterey, California: * * * To: U.S. Department of Interior Director (603) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attn: 1004-AF01 RE: Technical Corrections to 43 CFR subpart 3179 [89 FR 92602] * * * Dear Rulemaking Team, These comments are submitted on the technical correcti  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute: * * * To: U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-118264-23) RIN 1545-BR27 Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service Request for Comments on Produ  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Bankers Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Bankers Association: * * * Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23), Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: Comments on REG-112129-23, Regarding the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Submitted electronically via regulations.gov To Whom it May Concern: The American Bank  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Benefits Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the American Benefits Council: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2024-73) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 RE: American Benefits Council Comments on Notice 2024-73 * * * Dear Sir or Madam: The American Benefits Council ("the Council") appreciates the opportunity to comment on   more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Chemistry Council Plastics Division
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Chemistry Council Plastics Division: * * * Re: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit Proposed Rule (IRS REG-118264-23) * * * The American Chemistry Council (ACC) Plastics Division appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the IRS Proposed Rule on the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. We strongly s  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Property Casualty Insurance Association, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Reinsurance Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and Reinsurance Association of America: * * * CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23) Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 * Re: Comments to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From American Retirement Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Retirement Association: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Attn: CC:PA:LPD:PR (Notice 2024-73) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: Notice 2024-73, Additional Guidance with Respect to Long-Term, Part-Time Employees, Including Guidance Regarding Application of Section 403(b)(12) to Long-  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From KPMG LLP
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 13, 2024, from KPMG LLP, Amstelveen, Netherlands. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Public Hearing, Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022 (REG-112129-23) *  more
IRS Releases Public Communication From National Foreign Trade Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the National Foreign Trade Council: * * * CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23) Room 5203 Internal Revenue Service P .O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 National Foreign Trade Council Comments on the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (REG-112129-23) The National Foreign Trade Council ("NFTC") is writing to provide comments  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Andreessen Horowitz
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Park, California, a venture capital firm: * * * To: The Honorable Merrick Garland Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 * * * Dear Attorney General Garland: Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm deeply committed to building the future through te  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Business Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Business Roundtable: * * * To: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division, Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street NE, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20002 RE: Comments on 89 Fed. Reg. 85976 (Oct. 29, 2024); RIN 1124-AA01; Docket No. NSD-104 * * * Business Roundtable (BRT) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the Department of Justice's  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Centre for Information Policy Leadership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Centre for Information Policy Leadership. Here are excerpts: * * * Response by the Centre for Information Policy Leadership to the DOJ's Proposed Rule on Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern Docket No. NSD 104 * * * The Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL)/1 welcomes the opp  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From Council on Governmental Relations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Council on Governmental Relations. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street, N.E., 12th Floor Washington, D.C. 20002 RE: Comments Submitted in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Governmen  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From IBM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from IBM, Armonk, New York: * * * TO: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street, NE, 12th Floor Washington, DC 20002 SUBJECT: IBM Comments on Federal Register Docket No. NSD 104: Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Co  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From TechNet
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from TechNet: * * * To: U.S. Department of Justice National Security Division, Foreign Investment Review Section 175 N Street, NE, 12th Floor Washington, D.C. 20002 Re: TechNet Comment on "Provisions Pertaining to Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern" (Docket No. NSD 104) * * * TechNet a  more
Justice Dept. Releases Public Communication From US-China Business Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from the US-China Business Council: * * * USCBC Comment on National Security Division; Provisions Regarding Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern Department of Justice, National Security Division, Docket No. NSD 104 * * * The US-China Business Council (USCBC) welcomes the opportunity to submit comments to the   more
Labor Wage & Hour Division Releases Public Communication From American Psychological Association Services
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Psychological Association Services Inc.: * * * To: Daniel Navarrete Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 Re: RIN 1235-AA14, Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor  more
Labor Wage & Hour Division Releases Public Communication From Autistic People of Color Fund, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Dec. 16, 2024, from the Autistic People of Color Fund and Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network: * * * To: Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division From: Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network/The Autistic People of Color Fund Comment on NPRM on the Section 14(c) Subminimum Wage Certificate Program,(RIN) 1235-AA14 * * * The Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) and t  more
Labor Wage & Hour Division Releases Public Communication From Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Autistic People of Color Fund
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Dec. 16, 2024, from the Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network and Autistic People of Color Fund: * * * From: Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network/The Autistic People of Color Fund To: Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division Comment on NPRM on the Section14(c) Sub minimum Wage Certificate Program, (RIN) 1235-AA14 * * * The Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) and   more
Labor Wage & Hour Division Releases Public Communication From National Organization on Disability
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication dated Dec. 10, 2024, from the National Organization on Disability: * * * To: Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor Room S-3502 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W Washington, DC 20210 RE: Comments in response to Proposed Rule: Employment of Workers with Disabilities under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Stan  more
Labor Wage & Hour Division Releases Public Communication From U.S. Gender & Disability Justice Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has released the following public communication on Dec. 20, 2024, from the U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance: * * * Comment on NPRM on the Section 14(c) Subminimum Wage Certificate Program, (RIN) 1235-AA14 * * * The U.S. Gender and Disability Justice Alliance ("the Alliance") appreciates the opportunity to submit a comment on the Department of Labor's proposed phaseout of the Section 14(c) Subminimum Wage Ce  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From American Bird Conservancy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the American Bird Conservancy. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Mitigation Lead 1400 Independence Avenue USDA South Building 4613 Washington, D.C. 20250 Re: Docket ID NRCS-2024-0015 * * * Dear Ms. Fierro, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) commends the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From American Farmland Trust
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from American Farmland Trust: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Change Mitigation Lead NRCS Climate Office Office of the Chief Natural Resources Conservation Service United States Department of Agriculture Re: Docket ID: NRCS-2024-0015 Federal Register: Friday, November 8, 2024; Vol. 89, No. 217; page 88719-88721 Reque  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From American Forest Foundation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Forest Foundation. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sara del Fierro, NRCS Climate Office, Office of the Chief, NRCS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 * * * Dear Ms. Del Fierro, The American Forest Foundation (AFF) appreciates the opportunity to submit written com  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From American Soybean Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the American Soybean Association: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Mitigation Lead, NRCS Climate Office Office of the Chief NRCS - USDA 1400 Independence Avenue South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 RE: NRCS-2024-0015; Request for Information: Conservation Practices to Support Climate Change Mitigation an  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Bipartisan Policy Center
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Bipartisan Policy Center: * * * BPC Comments Regarding the Implementation of the Conservation Practices To Support Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation DATE: December 18, 2024 TO: Sara del Fierro Climate Mitigation Lead Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture RE: Comments Regarding   more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Center for Biological Diversity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Louis Aspey, Associate Chief Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 RE: Comments in response to Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Conservation Practices to  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Chesapeake Bay Foundation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from Chesapeake Bay Foundation: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro NRCS Climate Office Washington, D.C. 20250 Re: Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Conservation Practices To Support Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: NRCS2024-0015 * * * Dear Ms. Sara del Fierro: CBF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Dairy Management Environmental Research Strategy Senior Vice President Kurt
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Dairy Management Environmental Research Strategy Senior Vice President Tim Kurt: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Mitigation Lead NRCS Climate Office Office of the Chief, NRCS, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue, South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 Subject: Recommendations for Enhancing Conservation Practice   more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Environmental Working Group, Earthjustice
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the Environmental Working Group and Earthjustice: * * * Environmental Working Group and Earthjustice comments to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Docket Number NRCS-2024-0015, 11/08/2024; request for public input on the Conservation Practice Standards to maximize climate mitigation a  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Friends of the Earth U.S.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from Friends of the Earth U.S. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Center NRCS-2024-0015 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Conservation Practices to Support Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation * * * Friends of the Earth U.S. (FOE), on behalf of our   more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Green Lake Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Green Lake Association: * * * To: Sara del Fierro Climate Change Mitigation Lead, NRCS Climate Office 1400 Independence Avenue, South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 Re: Input on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Practice Standards - Docket ID: NRCS-2024-0015 * * * Dear Ms. Sara del Fierro, The Gree  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication on Dec. 23, 2024, from the Intermediate Oilseed Crop Alliance: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Change Mitigation Lead NRCS Climate Office, Office of the Chief, NRCS, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 Comments in regard to Docket ID: NRCS-2024-0015 * * * Dear Ms. del Fierro, We write to you on   more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From National Audubon Society
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the National Audubon Society: * * * Re: Docket ID: NRCS-2024-0015 "Request for Information: Conservation Practices to Support Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation" Dear Chief Cosby, The National Audubon Society seeks to comment on our scientific and in-situ perspective of Natural Resources Conservation Service implement  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From National Milk Producers Federation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 21, 2024 from the National Milk Producers Federation: * * * To: Terry Cosby Chief Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Docket NRCS-2024-0015, Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Conservation Practices To Support Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (Nov. 8, 202  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From U.S. Biochar Coalition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the U.S. Biochar Coalition: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro Climate Change Mitigation Lead United States Department of Agriculture NRCS Climate Office, Office of the Chief, NRCS, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue, South Building Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 Dear Ms. Del Fierro, Thank you for the opportunity to provide our  more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From U.S. Biochar Initiative Executive Director Gray
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from Myles Gray, executive director of the U.S. Biochar Initiative. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Sarah del Fierro Climate Mitigation Lead Natural Resources Conservation Service Climate Office United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., South Building, Room 4613 Washington D.C., 20250 Re: Request for   more
Natural Resources Conservation Service Releases Public Communication From Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office: * * * To: Dan Murdock Water Resources Planning Specialist USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho State Office 9173 W Barnes Drive, Suite C Boise, ID 83709 Subject: Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the North Cache Valley Watershed   more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Automotive Innovation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Shulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Pedestrian Head Protection, Global Technical Regulation No  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From American Automobile Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the American Automobile Association: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Pedestrian Head Protect  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From American Honda Motor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Torrance, California. Here are excerpts: * * * American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. Comments on the FMVSS 228 Pedestrian Head Protection NPRM [Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057] [Federal Register: 89 FR 76922 (Sep 19, 2024)] * * * Honda appreciates this opportunity to comment on the NPRM fo  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Coalition for Reimagined Mobility
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Coalition for Reimagined Mobility: * * * To: The Honorable Sophie Shulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0067 * * * Dear Administrator Shulman, The Coalit  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Consumer Reports
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Consumer Reports: * * * To: Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Comments of Consumer Reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards: Pedestrian   more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Ford
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Michigan: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Shulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - FMVSS 228 Pedestrian Head Protection Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057 Ford Motor Company  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Mercedes-Benz
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America Inc., Sunnyvale, California, and Mercedes-Benz USA LLC, Atlanta, Georgia: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Schulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., West Building Washington D.C. 20590-001 Subject: Notice O  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Rivian Automotive
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Rivian Automotive LLC, Plymouth, Michigan: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057 Rivian Automotive, LLC Response to Request for Comment: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Pede  more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Scout Motors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Scout Motors Inc., Tysons, Virginia: * * * To: Ms. Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Pedestrian Head Protection, Global Technical Regulation No. 9; Incorporation by R  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Acentra Health
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from Acentra Health, McLean, Virginia: * * * To: Information Technology Laboratory ATTN: AI EO Document Comments National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive Mail Stop 8900 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8900 SUBJECT: NIST AI 800-1, Managing Risk of Misuse for Dual Foundation Models * * * We are honored to  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From AI Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from the AI Alliance. Here are excerpts: * * * The AI Alliance Comment on NIST AI 800-1 Initial Public Draft: "Managing Misuse of Dual-Use Foundation Models" * * * Introduction The AI Alliance is a diverse community of organizations, large and small companies, academic and non-profit institutions, representing developers, re  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Center for American Progress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from the Center for American Progress. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Under Secretary Laurie Locascio National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Re: Request for Comments on the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute's Draft Document: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Found  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Cohere
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from Cohere, Toronto, Ontario: * * * Cohere Response to the Request for Comments on the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Draft Document: NIST AI 800-1, Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models [Docket No. 240802-0209] XRIN 0693-XC137 * * * Cohere welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Nationa  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From GETTING-Plurality Research Network
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from the GETTING-Plurality Research Network, Cambridge, Massachusetts: * * * GETTING-Plurality Research Network Response to the NIST U.S. AI Safety Institute Request for Comments on Guidelines for Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models * * * The GETTING-Plurality Research Network appreciates the opportunity to pro  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security: * * * NIST AI 800-1, MANAGING MISUSE RISK FOR DUAL-USE FOUNDATION MODELS REQUEST FOR COMMENT Submitted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security * * * Executive Summary Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in response to the National Institute of Standar  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Leela AI Research Director Kommrusch
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from Steve Kommrusch, director of research at Leela AI, Somerville, Massachusetts: * * * NIST team, As the principal investigator for Leela AI in the AISIC, I'm pleased to provide comments on the NIST AI 800-1 draft document. Leela AI works with state-of-the-art machine learning models and adds commonsense reasoning to create a  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Machine Intelligence Research Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication dated Sept. 9, 2024, from the Machine Intelligence Research Institute: * * * To: U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Re: Request for Comments on the AISI Draft Document: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models (NIST AI 800-1) * * * The Machine Intelligence Rese  more
NIST Releases Public Communication From Oxford AI Governance Initiative
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from Oxford AI Governance Initiative. Here are excerpts: * * * Oxford AI Governance Initiative's Comment on the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute's Draft Document: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models Marta Ziosi & Robert Trager * * * Executive Summary: This document provides a response to the U.S  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Association of Zoos and Aquariums
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 16, 2024, from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums: * * * NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources Endangered Species Division Attn: Giant Manta Ray Recovery Plan 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 Re: Docket No. NOAA-NMFS-2024-0110; Endangered and Threatened Species; Draft Recovery Plan for the Giant Manta Ray  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Md. Natural Resources Coastal Fisheries Program Manager Willey
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Angel Willey, manager of coastal fisheries program at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: * * * To: Randy Blankinship Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division (F/SF1) 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Re: Proposed Rule Electronic Reporting Requirements for Atlantic Highly Mi  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From New England Fishery Management Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the New England Fishery Management Council: * * * RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Electronic Reporting Requirements * * * Dear NOAA Fisheries: The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) supports the proposed rule aimed at streamlining and modernizing reporting for Atlantic  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From Shark Advocates International, Wildlife Conservation Society
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 16, 2024, from Shark Advocates International and Wildlife Conservation Society: * * * To: Margaret Miller Office of Protected Resources National Marine Fisheries Service 1315 East-West Highway 13th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 Dear Ms. Miller: On behalf of our organizations, we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Nati  more
NOAA Releases Public Communication From South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 17, 2024, from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council: * * * To: Mr. Randy Blankinship, Division Chief Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management National Marine Fisheries Service 263 13th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Re: Comment on Proposed Rule: Electronic Reporting Requirements for Atlantic Highly Migratory Spec  more
NRC Releases Public Communication From EPA Office of Federal Activities Acting Director Chumble
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from Environmental Protection Agency Office of Federal Activities Acting Director Prasad Chumble. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Office of Administration Mail Stop: TWFN-7-A60M U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 ATTN: Division of Resource Management and Administration Docket ID NRC-2020-0101 * * * In accordance with our responsibilities u  more
NRC Releases Public Communication From United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. & Canada
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released the following public communication dated Dec. 17, 2024, from the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada: * * * To: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001, ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Re: Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors (Docket ID NRC-2020-0101) * * * To Whom It May   more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From A Better Balance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from A Better Balance, New York: * * * To: Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room Number N3626 Washington, D.C. 20210 Re: Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009, 89 FR 70698, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings * * * Thank you for the opportu  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From American Waterways Operators
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the American Waterways Operators. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Mr. Douglas L. Parker Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Heat Injury a  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Associated Builders & Contractors,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Associated Builders and Contractors. Here are excerpts: * * * To: James S. Frederick Deputy Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Docket ID OSHA-2024-0002, Request for Nominations for Membership on ACCSH * * * Dear Deputy Assistant Secretar  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Center for American Progress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the Center for American Progress: * * * TO: Mr. Andrew Levinson, MPH, Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor FROM: Jill Rosenthal, Director of Public Health Policy Rosa Barrientos-Ferrer, Senior Policy Analyst Kate Petosa, Administrat  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From International Longshoremen's Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the International Longshoremen's Association: * * * To: OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2022-0011 U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625 200 Constitution Avenue, N,W. Washington, DC 20210 Dear Sir/Madam: Consistent with OSHA's Request for Nominations at 89 FR 88305, The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)   more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future: * * * To: Stephen Schayer, PhD, CIH Director, Office of Physical Hazards OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC 20210 Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 * * * Dear Dr. Schayer, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed r  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Make the Road New York
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Make the Road New York: * * * RE: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings * * * Make the Road New York would like to go on the record in support of the proposed rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work   more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From National Athletic Trainers' Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the National Athletic Trainers' Association: * * * To: The Honorable Douglas Parker Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration -- Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From NYU School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity: * * * To: To: Stephen Schayer, Director, Office of Physical Hazards and Others Re: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, 89 Fed. Reg. 70698 (proposed Aug. 30, 2024) * * * The Institute for Policy Integrity at New York U  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Okla. State Chamber of Commerce
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce: * * * To: Douglas L. Parker Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20210 Re: Comments Opposing the Proposed OSHA Heat Exposure Rule (Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009) The State Chamber of Oklah  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Rep. Foxx
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina: * * * To: The Honorable Julie A. Su Acting Secretary U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 * * * Dear Acting Secretary Su: On August 30, the Department of Labor's (DOL or Department) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published  more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Western New York Council on Occupational Safety & Health Program Director Neves
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 20, 2024, from Helton Neves, program director at Western New York Council on Occupational Safety and Health: * * * The Toll of Working in Extreme Heat as a Restaurant Worker in Houston For more than a decade, I worked as a restaurant worker in Houston, Texas, part of a well-known chain with locations across the state. Houston's brutal summer  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Aerospace Industries Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Aerospace Industries Association: * * * To: Ms. Donna Fudge U.S. Small Business Administration Office Policy, Planning, and Liaison 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Subject: AIA Comments - SBA-2024-0002 - Small Business Contracting: Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts * * * Dear Ms. Fudge, The Aerospace Industrie  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From American Council of Engineering Companies
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the American Council of Engineering Companies: * * * To: Ms. Donna Fudge Lead Procurement Policy Analyst U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 409 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 RE: Comments to Proposed Rule: RIN 3245-AH95: Small Business Contracting: Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts * * * Dear Ms. Fudge: The fol  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Association of Women's Business Centers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 24, 2024, from the Association of Women's Business Centers: * * * To: Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman U.S. Small Business Administration 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Re: Small Business Contracting: Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts, RIN 3245-AH95, Docket SBA-2024-0002 * * * Dear Ms. Fudge, The Association of Women's Business Cente  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Economic and Community Development Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from the Economic and Community Development Institute: * * * To: Ms. Donna Fudge Office of Policy Planning and Liaison Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts Dear Ms. Fudge: The Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI) strongly supports the U.S. Small B  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Small Business Multi-Cloud Coalition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 24, 2024, from the Small Business Multi-Cloud Coalition: * * * To: Small Business Administration 13 CFR Part 125 RIN 3245-AH95 Re: Support for the Proposed Rule: "Small Business Contracting: Increasing Small Business Participation on Multiple Award Contracts" * * * The Small Business Multi-Cloud Coalition (SBMCC) is writing to express our support for the proposed rule titled "S  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Valor Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 19, 2024, from Valor Healthcare Inc., Dallas, Texas: * * * To: Donna Fudge Lead Procurement Policy Analyst Office of Policy Planning and Liaison U.S. Small Business Administration 408 Third Street, SW Washington, DC 20416 Re: Docket No. SBA-2024-0002 - Comments on Small Business Contracting: Increasing Small Business Participation in Multiple-Award Contracts, 89 Fed. Reg. 8  more
SBA Releases Public Communication From Veterans of Foreign Wars
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The Small Business Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the Veterans of Foreign Wars: * * * Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Ave NW Washington, DC 20420 RE: Federal Register 2024-27833 Notice of Plans for Department of Veterans Affairs to Assess Exposures and Conditions of Interest for Veterans Who Served At Karshi-Khanabad Air Base and To Solicit Public Comment The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S  more
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Releases Public Communication From American Immigration Lawyers Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from the American Immigration Lawyers Association: * * * To: Samantha Deshommes, Chief Office of Policy and Strategy Regulatory Coordination Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Dr. Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009 RE: Agency Information Collection Activ  more
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Releases Public Communication From Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project: * * * To: Samantha Deshommes Chief, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Docket ID USCIS-2005-0035; OMB Control Number 1615-0  more
USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service Releases Public Communication From Meat Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 20, 2024, from the Meat Institute: * * * To: Docket Clerk U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Mailstop 3758 Washington, DC 20250-3700 Re: Docket Nos. FSIS-2022-0016: Final Rule: "Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations." 89 Fed. Reg. 93470-93471 (November 27, 2024).   more
USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service Releases Public Communication From Meat Institute, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the Meat Institute, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation: * * * U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW Mailstop 3758 Washington, DC 20250-3700 * To: Dr. Denise Eblen Administrator Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington  more